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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.69, 1,388.55 and 309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.69, 1,388.55 and 309.40 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.69 : 1,388.55 = 309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.69/1,388.55 = 309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.69x = 1,388.55 × 309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.69x = 429,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,617.37/925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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